The Biggs Machine: Old Time Politics in Polk County Tennessee - Couverture souple

Boyd, Tyler L

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1965370225 ISBN 13 : 9781965370223

Editeur : Acclaim Press, 2025

Synopsis

For the first half of the 20th Century in Polk County, Tennessee, Sheriff Burch Biggs reigned supreme. From 1904 to 1948, the political machine of Biggs was built upon three pillars-election fraud, police brutality, and graft-and while it is true that Biggs was not the first (or last) American sheriff to permit "fee-grabbing", take kickbacks, or stuff the ballot box, the duration and brutality of his tenure makes him exceptional.

Biggs was elected sheriff eight times, and when he was out of office, one of his two sons served in his place. The Biggs Machine tells the story of Burch Biggs, his corrupt empire, and how it all came crashing down following World War II.

Extensively researched, including interviews with Polk Countians who lived during the Biggs regime, The Biggs Machine presents the true story of how "absolute power corrupts absolutely", and a cautionary tale to prevent history from repeating itself.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Tyler L. Boyd's first book, Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Burn: Woman Suffrage, Free Elections and a Life of Service(2019), was selected for the Tennessee State Museum's 2020 Book Club, won the Award of Distinction from the East Tennessee Historical Society, and the Award for Historic Preservation from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. His second book, Nellie Kenyon: Trailblazing Tennessee Journalist, was published in 2022.Boyd studies history, civics, economics, geography, and philosophy. He enjoys genealogy, running, traveling, and the cinema. He has a B.A. in history and a M.S. in teacher education, both from the University of Tennessee. He has taught high school in Loudon, Bradley, and McMinn Counties. He currently serves as a Programs committee member at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, as vice president of the McMinn County Historical Society, and on the McMinn County Library Board.Born and raised in Athens, he resides in East Tennessee.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Acclaim Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1965370225
• ISBN 13: 9781965370223
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 370
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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